Stupid crush on colleague

[jellymum1704]

Hope someone's been on the same boat. I recently returned to work after mat leave and have had a chance to work with a senior colleague couple of times on a project. This is insane as I found myself crushing on him like a schoolgirl ever since. I'm terrified I'll say something stupid when he passes by so don't even make eye contact if I can help it. I want to speak to him but don't want to at the same time if it makes sense
. DH is lovely so I have no intention of acting on it. It's silly as I want to get over him but look forward to seeing him everyday. He is a quiet guy himself so has never given any signs as such except maybe a few glances now and then. Will I ever get over this given I see him everyday or are there any tips so I can talk to him normally without making it obvious?

No advice I'm afraid but I just wanted to say I can relate to every word of your post! It's an odd feeling, I go between wanting to be as far away from him as possible to looking forward to going into work . I read somewhere that imagining your crush on the toilet or picking his nose can help you to get over it!
I'm embarrassed to admit I'm making a lot more effort with my apperance now for work.

you've just described me.

I have a stupid school girl type crush on a senior colleague where I work thankfully or not I don't have to deal with him every shift I work. It's not even really down to his appearance although it's not bad he just has this presence when he walks in the room and a certain authority.
I absolutely adore my DH so would never ever ever go there and to be honest even the little crush makes me feel a bit guilty.

I'm now on maternity leave so hoping I'll get over it whilst pushing out a baby etc etc

Ok. Now is the time to google limerence and see how it checks out for you. It may save your sanity and marriage.

There's lots of threads on here about exactly this.

Very normal, enjoy the thrill, don't let on, and avoid him if it starts to feel too urgent.